ARIZONA WINE

Arizona has three major growing regions: Sonoita (South of Tuscon), Wilcox (Southeast of Tucson) and Verde Valley (North of Phoenix). Arizona's first winery, Sonoita Vineyards, was established in 1983 after 10 years of experimenting with growing vineyards in Southern Arizona.There are now more than 80 vineyards and wineries operating in Arizona with over 1,000 acres of vines.